The fate of bones after grave reopening
Bone taphonomy and preservation in Sarmatian sites in Serbia
Datos Bibliográficos
| ID | 12371290 |
|---|---|
| Autores | Tamara Šarkić (0000-0002-1212-6909, Center of Bone Biology, Faculty of Medicine University of Belgrade Dr. Subotića 4/2 Belgrade 11 000 Serbia, autor de correspondencia), Marija Djurić (0000-0001-6267-827X, Center of Bone Biology, Faculty of Medicine University of Belgrade Dr. Subotića 4/2 Belgrade 11 000 Serbia) |
| Año | 2024 |
| Volumen | 34 |
| Número | 6 |
| Fecha de publicación | 2024-10-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Sí |
| Open Access | Sí |
| Tipo | ARTICLE |
| Revista | International Journal of Osteoarchaeology (JOURNAL) |
| Identificadores de la revista | ISSN: 1047-482X • E-ISSN: 1099-1212 |
| Editorial | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/oa.3354 |
| OpenAlex | W4403101010 |
| Idioma | EN |
| Referencias citadas | 32 |
The skeletal material from Sarmatian cemeteries in the Pannonian Plain (Hungary, Romania, Serbia), dating from the first to the fifth century ce , has exhibited poor preservation. This has been attributed to historical grave robbery, although no analysis of the skeletal remains or taphonomic processes has been conducted. A recent study focused on statistically assessing skeletal preservation and taphonomic examinations of skeletal remains from 152 graves in the Vojvodina territory (Serbia), utilizing interdisciplinary methodologies. The study found that grave reopening in the past contributed to bone fragmentation in two ways: first, by directly damaging and scattering the bones and, second, by leaving the skeletal material exposed to surface and weathering conditions for an extended period. Additionally, the Sarmatian burial practice of placing the dead in solid tree trunk coffins has also resulted in poor skeletal preservation, as indicated by coffin wear modifications on the bones. This research has provided new insights into the various anthropogenic and natural processes that affect skeletal remains from reopened graves, thereby supporting the reconstruction of Sarmatian funerary archeology
Ancient history · Archaeology · Taphonomy · Archaeological Research and Protection · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies · Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies · History · Geology
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